AFCON 2025: He is so talented — Osimhen names Super Eagles most underrated player

Osimhen’s praise follows Onyedika’s masterclass in Nigeria’s final Group C fixture against Uganda on Tuesday night.

The Super Eagles sealed a perfect group-stage record with a commanding 3–1 victory over Uganda at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the first half, before Onyedika took center stage after the interval, netting a clinical brace with two assists provided by Samuel Chukwueze.

Speaking after the match, Osimhen, who captained the side in the absence of Wilfred Ndidi, was keen to deflect the spotlight onto the Club Brugge man.

“Onyedika has been one of our best players and most of the time, he doesn’t get the hype he deserves,” Osimhen told Flashscore.

“He is really a talented player. For the kind of performance he put in against Uganda, I think he deserves to be in the spotlight.”

The Galatasaray talisman emphasized that the team’s success in Morocco relies on such "unsung" performers stepping up when given the opportunity.

“It’s not about me, it’s not about the Super Eagles, it’s all about him because he has done so well and he deserves to be in the spotlight,” Osimhen added.

With three wins from three, Eric Chelle’s men now advance to the Round of 16 as group winners. They are scheduled to face Mozambique on Monday, January 5, as they continue their pursuit of a first AFCON title since 2013.